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Jayne C. Weintraub

Jayne C. Weintraub

Of Counsel

2 South Biscayne Blvd.
21st Floor
Miami, FL 33131
T 305.373.9491
F 305.373.9443
jayne.weintraub@nelsonmullins.com
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Jayne represents individuals under investigation or charged with criminal offenses in federal courts throughout the United States and Puerto Rico as well as in various local state courts. She concentrates on pre–trial preparation and defense strategies, and she is an accomplished trial lawyer. She has brought more than 100 jury trials to verdict. 

During her time...

Jayne represents individuals under investigation or charged with criminal offenses in federal courts throughout the United States and Puerto Rico as well as in various local state courts. She concentrates on pre–trial preparation and defense strategies, and she is an accomplished trial lawyer. She has brought more than 100 jury trials to verdict. 

During her time as an Assistant State Attorney, Jayne tried more than 50 jury trials. She successfully prosecuted the first husband/wife rape case that changed the law in Florida. As a defense lawyer, she has successfully represented clients in trials that were covered by Court TV.

Jayne has represented numerous high–profile clients, including former Major League Baseball star Jose Canseco, performer Sean Combs, Minnesota Vikings player Leon Hoard, as well as famous movie stars and rock singers. She has also represented victims of sexual abuse and sexual battery. She is frequently requested by divorce lawyers to participate in matters involving domestic violence and/or restraining orders in divorce and custody cases. She recently represented an FBI agent in federal court in a complex mortgage fraud case that resulted in a not guilty verdict on all counts.  

She is a frequent legal commentator on national TV. She was one of the celebrity lawyers featured on the nationally syndicated show Power of Attorney. 

Jayne C. Weintraub

as an Assistant State Attorney, Jayne tried more than 50 jury trials. She successfully prosecuted the first husband/wife rape case that changed the law in Florida. As a defense lawyer, she has successfully represented clients in trials that were covered by Court TV.

Jayne has represented numerous high–profile clients, including former Major League Baseball star Jose Canseco, performer Sean Combs, Minnesota Vikings player Leon Hoard, as well as famous movie stars and rock singers. She has also represented victims of sexual abuse and sexual battery. She is frequently requested by divorce lawyers to participate in matters involving domestic violence and/or restraining orders in divorce and custody cases. She recently represented an FBI agent in federal court in a complex mortgage fraud case that resulted in a not guilty verdict on all counts.  

She is a frequent legal commentator on national TV. She was one of the celebrity lawyers featured on the nationally syndicated show Power of Attorney. 

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Professional Activities

  • Member, The Florida Bar
    • Criminal Law Section
  • Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Dade County Bar Association

Community

  • Women of Tomorrow; Mentoring at risk high school girls
  • Lauren’s Kids Member of the Executive Committee; organization dedicated to combating and preventing child sexual abuse

Jayne represents individuals under investigation or charged with criminal offenses in federal courts throughout the United States and Puerto Rico as well as in various local state courts. She concentrates on pre–trial preparation and defense strategies, and she is an accomplished trial lawyer. She has brought more than 100 jury trials to verdict. 

During her time... as an Assistant State Attorney, Jayne tried more than 50 jury trials. She successfully prosecuted the first husband/wife rape case that changed the law in Florida. As a defense lawyer, she has successfully represented clients in trials that were covered by Court TV.

Jayne has represented numerous high–profile clients, including former Major League Baseball star Jose Canseco, performer Sean Combs, Minnesota Vikings player Leon Hoard, as well as famous movie stars and rock singers. She has also represented victims of sexual abuse and sexual battery. She is frequently requested by divorce lawyers to participate in matters involving domestic violence and/or restraining orders in divorce and custody cases. She recently represented an FBI agent in federal court in a complex mortgage fraud case that resulted in a not guilty verdict on all counts.  

She is a frequent legal commentator on national TV. She was one of the celebrity lawyers featured on the nationally syndicated show Power of Attorney. 

Education

  • Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, JD (1980)
  • Florida International University, BA (1975)

Admissions

  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Practice Areas

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • Member, The Florida Bar
    • Criminal Law Section
  • Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Dade County Bar Association
  • Women of Tomorrow; Mentoring at risk high school girls
  • Lauren’s Kids Member of the Executive Committee; organization dedicated to combating and preventing child sexual abuse